The reason why I am writing this blog post is to advise software professionals avoid calling their colleagues “unprofessional”. Asking JFK’s question of “what you can do” should be part of every retrospective. Have a list of things to do in the next sprint, and a backlog of things you want to do over the next few months.

How much overtime are you willing to work? How much compensation should there be? Does this depend on the type of work? These are all good questions. It is important to think about the answers to these questions ahead of time, before you are pressured (either by yourself or externally) to work overtime.